Awards and Recognition
For over two decades, FRI has been seen to have impact and relevance in the community. Here below are select awards and recognition received from organizations we’ve partnered with.
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2018
St. Rep Eric Johnson
Texas State Resolution
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Mayor Mike Rawlings
Special Recognition
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2015
Dallas Historical Society
Community Volunteer Leadership Award
Department of the Treasury, IRS
Stakeholder Partnership for Education & Communication – Community Service Leadership Award – Ten Years
2013
2011
Department of Justice
Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Sarah R. Saldana
Proclamation
Lakewood Service League
Community Service Award
2010
2009
DISD
Resolution of Recognition
Mayor Tom Leppert
Special Recognition
Department of Justice
Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)
Length of Service Award
Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Tenure Award – 6 Years
Department of the Treasury, IRS
Stakeholder Partnership for Education & Communication – Community Service Leadership Award
State of Texas, One Star Foundation
Governor’s Volunteer Service/Community Motivator Award
2008
Center for Nonprofit Leadership
Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership
Dallas City Council
Excellence in Crime Prevention Leadership – Development of the Crime Watch Tool Kit (a national Best Practice from the USDOJ)
National Crime Prevention Council
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design – Basic/Advanced and Specialized Services (a national Best Practice from the USDOJ)
2007
Department of Justice
Ferguson Road Weed & Seed VITA Center Award
United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas – Richard Roper
Community Builder Award – Character Leadership
2006
The Real Estate Council Foundation
Dreamers, Doers & Unsung Heroes Award
Foundation for Community Empowerment
Certificate of Achievement
Mayor Laura Miller
Special Recognition
Bank of America
Local Hero Award, Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Award
2005
State Senator John Carona
Resolution
Department of Justice
Weed & Seed Official Recognition
University of Oklahoma
SWPC Regional Drug Prevention Coalition
2004
CADCA
National Coalition Anti-Drug Boot Camp
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Money Smart Train the Trainers
2001
